SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY

SOC 640

Course Description

Examines family life from a sociological perspective, drawing on insights from demography, economics, history and anthropology. Considers theories and empirical evidence about families as social institutions; patterns of family change; and families and inequality.

Prerequisties

Junior standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.73

8.11% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

0.32% from Historical

A Rate

75%

96.49% from Historical

Class Size

-9.15% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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